Oct 28, 20261h 8m
In this episode of "HVAC Chats," Sam Wakefield of Close It Now joins Nicole Krawcke, head of content at Contracting Business magazine, to discuss what "Saturday Night Live's" HVAC sales sketch reveals about customer...
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HVAC CHATS
Hosted by Terry McIver · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Greetings, and welcome to “HVAC Chats”, a series of HVAC podcast episodes by Contracting Business and Endeavor Business Media, Hosted by Terry McIver, editor-in-chief of Contracting Business magazine and director of content for ContractingBusiness.com. “HVAC Chats” offers insight by guest HVAC contractors into business management challenges that our heating and air conditioning audience can relate to, based on their daily experiences in the office or in the field.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
Selective
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What is HVAC CHATS about?
Greetings, and welcome to “HVAC Chats”, a series of HVAC podcast episodes by Contracting Business and Endeavor Business Media, Hosted by Terry McIver, editor-in-chief of Contracting Business magazine and director of content for.
Who hosts HVAC CHATS?
HVAC CHATS is hosted by Terry McIver. The show has published 66 episodes to date.
What has HVAC CHATS covered recently?
Recent episodes include "What SNL’s HVAC Sketch Reveals About Contractors' Sales Practices" (28 October 2026, 68 minutes), "Rebranding an HVAC Company: Lessons From Hesse Heat & Air" (23 September 2026, 25 minutes), and "HVAC Contractor Turns Dispatch Data Into Revenue Growth" (9 September 2026, 32 minutes).
How often does HVAC CHATS publish?
HVAC CHATS publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 66 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on HVAC CHATS?
Booking probability for HVAC CHATS is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. HVAC CHATS requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. HVAC CHATS's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch HVAC CHATS?
The strongest fits for HVAC CHATS are Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC Contractors. HVAC CHATS has a business audience.
About the host
Terry McIver hosts HVAC CHATS, a business podcast with 66 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 23, 202625 min
In the latest episode of "HVAC Chats," Noelle Henry, general manager and comfort advisor at Hesse Heat & Air, discusses her family’s experience rebranding the company after more than 50 years in business. Henry explains...
- Sep 9, 202632 min
In this episode of "HVAC Chats," Nicole Krawcke speaks with Brady Jolly, owner and CEO of Jolly Heating, Air, Plumbing, Electric, about using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve contracting business operations...
- Aug 26, 202634 min
In this episode of "HVAC Chats," Derek Aarstad, owner of DNA Heating and Cooling in Richmond, Virginia, discusses how building science, diagnostics, performance testing, and customer education have shaped his...
Episode #55
The Case for Putting HVAC Prices Online
Aug 12, 202628 minIn this episode of "HVAC Chats," Nicole Krawcke, editor-in-chief of Contracting Business, talks with Lauren Acosta Huckleberry, president of Acosta Heating, Cooling, and Electrical, about modernizing the HVAC sales...
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- Jul 22, 202620 min
"HVAC Chats" host Nicole Krawcke, head of content of Contracting Business, sits down with Chris Roth, HVAC contractor, educator, and co-owner of Quality Training Centers, to discuss how contractor-led education can...
Episode #53
Why More Women Are Choosing Careers in HVAC
Jul 8, 202641 minIn this latest episode of "HVAC Chats," Contracting Business Head of Content Nicole Krawcke welcomes Jane Sidebottom, president of Women in HVACR, for a conversation about the growing number of women entering the HVAC...
- Jun 24, 202631 min
In this episode of HVAC Chats, Nicole Krawcke, head of content of Contracting Business, speaks with Erica Leonor, founder and CEO of Voxa, about elevating the role of customer service representatives (CSRs) in HVAC...
- Jun 10, 202628 min
In this episode of "HVAC Chats," Nicole Krawcke, head of content for Contracting Business, speaks with Julian Scadden, president and CEO of Nexstar Network, about what Chick-fil-A’s entry into home services means for...
- May 27, 202624 min
In this episode of HVAC Chats, Nicole Krawcke speaks with Angie Snow of ServiceTitan about findings from the company’s 2026 Residential State of the Trades Report. The discussion explores how HVAC contractors are...
- May 13, 202625 min
In this episode of "HVAC Chats," Nicole Krawcke, head of content for Contracting Business, speaks with Scott Pierson, vice president of HVAC and market strategy at Parts Town, about how contractors can prepare for an...
- Apr 22, 202627 min
"HVAC Chats" welcomes Carlos Aponte, business coach with Nexstar Network, for a practical discussion on how HVAC contractors can grow revenue through value-driven sales. Hosted by Contracting Business Head of Content...
- Apr 8, 202622 min
In this episode of HVAC Chats, Nicole Krawcke, head of content of Contracting Business, speaks with Peter Capuciati, CEO of Bluon Inc., about the evolving service landscape in the HVACR industry. Capuciati shares...
- Mar 25, 202627 min
In this episode of "HVAC Chats," host Nicole Krawcke, head of content at Contracting Business, speaks with Jay Villegas, vice president of Frontier Air Conditioning, about leveraging technology to drive business growth...
- Mar 11, 202637 min
In this episode of HVAC Chats, host Nicole Krawcke, head of content for Contracting Business, sits down with Colleen Keyworth, director of sales and marketing at Online-Access, to unpack how AI-driven search is...
- Feb 25, 202625 min
In this episode of HVAC Chats, Nicole Krawcke speaks with Danielle Putnam, CEO of The New Flat Rate, about pricing strategy, mindset, and profitability for HVAC contractors. Putnam shares insights on resetting pricing...
- Feb 11, 202630 min
In this episode of "HVAC Chats," host Nicole Krawcke, editor-in-chief of Contracting Business, is joined by Lori Tschohl and Barbara Pfeiffer from the Women in HVACR Navigator program to discuss how mentorship builds...
- Jan 28, 202634 min
In this episode of HVAC Chats, host Nicole Krawcke, head of content at Contracting Business, sits down with Dustin Guyton, coach and industry expert at Business Development Resources (BDR). The conversation explores how...
- Jan 14, 202626 min
"HVAC Chats" Host Nicole Krawcke, editor-in-chief of Contracting Business, is joined by Gage Donovan, director of account services at Johnson Media Group, to discuss how HVAC contractors can evolve their marketing...
- Dec 24, 202520 min
In this episode of "HVAC Chats," host Nicole Krawcke, editor-in-chief of Contracting Business, speaks with Tony Cooper, owner of Cooper’s Plumbing and Air in Bainbridge, Georgia, and Tallahassee, Florida. Cooper shares...
Recent guests
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Julian Scadden
President and CEO, Nexstar Network
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Danielle Putnam
President, The New Flat Rate
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Chris Johnson
Emeritus Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Kate Cinnamo
Executive Director, Explore the Trades
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